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[quote=Anonymous]I think there is value in, 'what I wish I had known,' lessons, if they are delivered in the right time and place.  I do share our story and the information we've learned with some friends, knowing that I am probably and unfortunately not the only or last IF friend they will speak to.  I figure if I pass along what we have learned, even to people that aren't dealing with IF, the information may be passed along to others.  The "shame quotient" is a big problem here... IF is such a blow to your self image, etc., that noone wants to discuss it openly, most of the time, at least.   I know Resolve and other organizations have or are trying awareness campaigns.  One campaign, not sure if it was Resolve or another organization, featured an hour glass, expressing the idea of "running out of time."  It was criticized as inducing panic, and for focusing only on women.  The dudes need to know about the time/age issue, too.    I agree with others that many women KNOW they don't have forever to have kids, but don't have the right man/partner in their life, or the right financials, to responsibly have a kid.  SIGH.  Life can be on a different timeline than our ovaries.  It's an interesting question though... could the collective knowledge of this group be harnessed somehow?  [/quote]

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